J3travel.com ::: Tour Package - 7D6N All of Sikkim by Indian Airlines

Itinerary :
Day 01: Singapore - Bagdogra - Transfer to Gangtok Met on arrival and transfer to Gangtok (4hrs) Check-in to hotel. Evening at leisure. Shopping - The main markets for shopping are Old market, New market and Lai market. Here, one can find shops of all kind, which offers good range of items to be purchased. For tourist, there are many attractive items to be bought as carved furniture, the dresses, Lepcha weave bags, Carpets & Durries with intricate designs and colorful decorations. One can buy wooden and bamboo artifacts. For a collector of handmade decorative pieces, Gangtok is a paradise. The items from Gangtok leave a long lasting impression on the mind of the visitor. The Hindi speaking Marwaris dominates many of the shops in the Gangtok market.
	Day 02: Gangtok (Breakfast) After breakfast, depart for local sightseeing at 08.30am, covering flower show, handicraft centre & Rumtek Monastery. Afternoon free at leisure or take optional tour to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir. Rumtek Monastery - A 24km drive from Gangtok, through the beautiful, bewitching countryside leads one to Rumtek. Rumtek, is the seat of the Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa Sect of Buddhism.
Optional Tour : Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir AT $94 per adult. Tsomgo Lake - It is literally known as "source of the lake" in Bhutia language. Just about 40km away from Gangtok, the capital of the state, this serene lake is situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft on the Gangtok Nathu La Highway. It falls in the restricted areas and hence an inner permits is required by Indians to visit the place. Foreign nationals are not permitted to visit the lake without special permission. The lake is about 1km long, oval in shape, 15m deep and is considered sacred by the local people. It is also a home of brahminy ducks. It's cool, placid water harmonizes with the scenic beauty around. A small temple of lord Siva is constructed on the lakeside. This placid lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid-May. Between May and August, it is possible to see a variety of flowers in blooms, including the rhododendrons, various species of primulas, blue and yellow poppies, irises etc. It is also an ideal habitat for the panda and various species of birds.
Day 03: Gangtok - Lanchung (Breakfast) After breakfast at 09.30am, depart for Lachung. Lachung - The road from Lachung takes one into another world. This is the area inhabited by the Lachungpas, a hardy mountain people who consider themselves quite different from the Bhatias and the Tibetans. The lush green, terraced hillsides, even in the winter, were a testimony to the grit and determination of these people. Lachung is the last habitation on the road to Yumthang, a monastery; hidden high on the hillside overlooked a settlement of Lachungpas and the barracks of Indian army. the mountains on the other side of the valley rose up to snowy heights. In the distance, one could see the impression of a track that was once used by traders to cross over from Tibet with their mules laden with Chinese silk.
Day 04: Lanchung - Gangtok (Breakfast) After breakfast, depart for sightseeing at 8am, covering Yumthang valley and hot spring. Have an early lunch and depart for Gangtok. Yumthang Valley in the northern Sikkim is simply beautiful. Located at a distance of 135km form Gangtok, the gently sloping valley is at an altitude of 12,000 ft and is now open to foreigners. The region is known for its hot sulphur springs of Yumey Samdong where the spring water is diverted into pools and the infrastructure required for good soak is available. The valley also has the awesome Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary (for more details on the sanctuary, see the Wildlife section). Unlike elsewhere in the state, the rhododendron blooms in the Yumthang valley are not only red but also in a variety of colors. Naturally, the best time to explore the valley is in May, when the wild rhododendron dot he alpine meadows. Traveller require an inner line permit to enter the Yumthang valley. This can be easily acquired through a local travel agent at Gangtok or from other towns. Yumthang Hot Spring - At an altitude of 12,000 ft, 135km from Gangtok in north Sikkim, a hundred metres off the road, after crossing river Lachung over a pedestrian bridge lies these sulphur springs. There is a hut with two pools for bathing.
Day 05: Gangtok - Pelling (Breakfast) After breakfast, depart for Pelling at 9am. Free at leisure for the rest of the day or take optional tour of Singshore and Sangey Waterfalls. Pelling - One of the most favorite travel destination situated between the Monasteries Pemayangtse of & Sanga-Choling. It can be reached by bus or jeep services from Gangtok which is 125km away and from Siliguri is 133km away. Most of the tourist visit during the months of March to June and September to December. From here, one can visit the Khachoedperi Lake, Khangchengzonga Waterfalls & Rimbi Waterfalls, Changay Waterfalls, Sigshore Bridge, Dentam Bazaar and Yuksam which was the first capital of Sikikm.
Optional Tour : Singshore & Sangey Waterfalls. AT $65 per adult. Sigshore Bridge - This monastery is situated one ridge above Pelling and the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Built in 1697 AD, it is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the state. In order to reach this Monastery, one has to be prepared to spend at least 40 minutes walking up the steep hilly slope which leads through rich forest covers. Bhumchu Ceremony is celebrated with devotees coming from far and near to get blessing of the holy water. The sacred holy water is officially sealed for safety by the government and the lams of the Monastery and it is taken out once a year on the auspicious occasion, only to be put back with some fresh additions. The sacred water which is taken out partly mixed with normal water to be distributed among the thousand of devotees. Sangey Waterfall - 10km from Pelling.
	Day 06: Pelling - Kalimpong (Breakfast) After breakfast at 08.30am, depart for local sightseeing covering Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Khangchengzonga Waterfalls & Rimbi Waterfalls and then proceed to Kalimpong. Pemayangtse Monastery is special because it is meant only for 'ta sang' lamas (pure monks). Believed to have been conceptualized and designed by the pioneer of Buddhism in Sikkim, Lhatsun Chhembo, Pemayangtse soon became the nuclei of Monasteries in Sikim. Khecheopalri Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim by the Hindus and Buddhists. The lake remains hidden in the forests. It is believed that birds do not permit even a single leaf to float on the lake surface. Kalimpong is a small hill station between Siliguri and Gangtok. The road is one of the most scenic routes in this part of nation. The swift flowing Teesta river runs by the side of the road adding to the beauty of the scenery. The name, Kalimpong, has three different origins. One, it means the place the local tribesmen gathered to organize field sports, second, it's takes it's name from the Bhutanese King's minister's stronghold and third, it is named after Kaulim, a fibrous plant found in abundance in this region.
Day 07: Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Singapore (Breakfast) After breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport for your flight back to Singapore.

Price Per Person	Single (S$)	Twin (S$)	Triple (S$)	Child (S$)
Standard (3-4*)	1869	1359	1309	869
Deluxe (4-5*)	2659	1849	1699	1119
Extension Night - Standard (3-4*)	Single (S$)	Twin (S$)	Triple (S$)	Child (S$)
Gangtok (Orange Village / Hotel Rendezvous / Hotel Sonam Palgey)	104	52	46	43
Lanchung (Local Lodge)	361	181	155	104
Pelling (Newra Regency / Tashigang Resort)	67	34	32	29
Kalimpong (Kalimpong Park / Deolo Tourist Lodge)	80	40	37	26
Extension Night - Deluxe (4-5*)	Single (S$)	Twin (S$)	Triple (S$)	Child (S$)
Gangtok (Hotel Norkhill / Orange Village / Hotel Royal Plaza)	150	75	69	57
Lanchung (Modern Residency / Sonam Palgey)	561	281	239	155
Pelling (Newra Regency (suite room) / Norbughang Resort)	111	56	48	34
Kalimpong (Hotel Silver Oaks / Hotel Himalayan)	150	75	69	57

Price Includes :

Return economy class airfare to Bagdogra by Indian Airlines via Chennai / Kolkata.
Transfer & intercity transfer by NON A/C car.
Sightseeing in Gangtok by local Maruti Van.
3 nights accommodation in standard room at Gangtok
1 nights accommodation in standard room at Lanchung.
1 nights accommodation in standard room at Pelling.
1 nights accommodation in standard room at Kalimpong.
Sightseeing & meals as per itinerary.
Option to extend stay.

Important Notes :

Travel to be completed by 31Mar'07.
Service fee of S$20 per child applies.
Visa is required for Singapore Passport Holders.
Citizens of Myanmar, China & Bangladesh are not given General Tourist Permission to visit Sikkim.

Remarks :

Due to non availability of rooms, we reserve the right to provide alternate hotel which might / might not affect the prices. We also reserve the right to re-arrange itinerary if required without affecting the total number of nights.
Extra bed / mattress (depending upon availability) will be provided for the third adult / child sharing the same room.
In case of late arrival flight, dinner may not be provided on Day 1. In this case, lunch will be provided on Day
Entry point for this package is Bagdogra and the connecting sectors are Delhi / Kolkata. however, the package has been provided from various Indian cities with discounted airfares not all of which connect to Bagdogra via Delhi / Kolkata on the same day.
Cost of staying in connecting cities is NOT included in the package cost and its arrangement & payment is the responsibility of the agents or the client.
Guide charges and entrance fees to Monnuments.
Price excludes airport taxes, security tax, visa fee and other applicable surcharges.
Prices are subject to change with or without prior notice.

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